British & American Investment Trust plc reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported investment income of £1,420,000 against £1,696,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and tax was £806,000 against loss before finance costs and tax of £7,263,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £765,000 against loss before tax of £7,296,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was £781,000 or 2.23 pence per diluted share against loss for the period of £7,284,000 or 20.81 pence per diluted share a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were £1,093,000 against £103,000 a year ago. Diluted net assets per ordinary share were £0.62 as of June 30, 2017 against £0.61 as of June 30, 2017.